Sparkman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
75 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)12%
13%
Black
(19-20)15%
20%
White
(19-20)73%
61%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
63%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AR state average).
How many students attend Sparkman Elementary School?
75 students attend Sparkman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sparkman Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Sparkman Elementary School offer ?
Sparkman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sparkman Elementary School part of?
Sparkman Elementary School is part of Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita).
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